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The name “La Viga” derives from the massive central seafood market in Mexico City where our chef Manuel Martinez comes from. Chef Manuel brings the freshest local sustainable ingredients to create uniquely bold flavors with a focus on seafood with latin influences.

His recipe is simple: “The right use of Latin ingredients, diverse cooking experience, and the right value equals great guest satisfaction.”

Enjoy your experience at La Viga!

Manuel Martinez

Executive Chef/Owner | Chef Manuel has a long history of creating delicious gourmet cuisine. As the Executive Chef of Palacio in Los Gatos and Left Bank Brasserie in Menlo Park, the “Chef de Cuisine” for Reposado in Palo Alto and Brigitte’s French Restaurant in Santa Clara, Chef Manuel Martinez learned the delicate art of not only Latin foods, but also French and Mediterranean cuisine. All of his creations showcase fresh, local ingredients skillfully combined with his ever-evolving techniques to create innovative dishes that all conscious diners can love.
Praised by culinary giants like Jacques Pepin, Anthony Bourdain, Marco Pierre White and Rick Bayless, he has used his knowledge to create deliciously original Latin influenced dishes.